2009 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · YC09 LWJ
2009 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 103,144 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC09 LWJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 103,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC09 LWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 120 (YC09 LWJ) between August 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
YC09 LWJ Mileage History
- 07/08/201219,152 mi
- 08/08/201327,829 mi+8,677 mi
- 04/08/201434,775 mi+6,946 mi
- 07/08/201542,807 mi+8,032 mi
- 05/08/201649,046 mi+6,239 mi
- 07/08/201756,947 mi+7,901 mi
- 30/05/201860,222 mi+3,275 mi
- 30/05/201970,659 mi+10,437 mi
- 31/05/201970,659 mi
- 14/12/202084,818 mi+14,159 mi
- 08/10/202187,745 mi+2,927 mi
- 06/10/202291,200 mi+3,455 mi
- 06/10/202291,200 mi
- 31/10/202395,496 mi+4,296 mi
- 28/10/2024100,077 mi+4,581 mi
- 30/10/2024100,104 mi+27 mi
- 21/10/2025103,144 mi+3,040 mi
Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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